Remote starting with 2 FOBs? Does it work?

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by 22 SRT+, Feb 2, 2023.

  1. 22 SRT+

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    Hi all, I remote started my new 22 SXT from inside my house with my backup FOB (where I keep spare keys). When I went to the car, I had the other FOB I use everyday. When I got in the car, I couldn't push the start button or do anything (shift, turn off the car, nothing) as the car was running. Didn't know what to do! I thought maybe the "everyday FOB" was busted, so I went back into the house and got the spare FOB I used to remote start from inside the house. Using that FOB I was able to push in the start button and shift and go. So......does that mean when using a FOB for remote start, that same FOB must be in the vehicle to get it to go, and the other FOB won't allow you to proceed? Or.....do I have a FOB problem? Thanks!
     
  2. Moparisto

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    It sounds like that is exactly the case. I think it communicates with the in-car fob, and if it doesn't match the fob used to start the car, it says, "Whoah, here, we may have a counterfeiter."
     
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    Makes sense. Im going to have to experiment!
     
  4. Mfknjadagr8

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    I can confirm this and if your other fob is inside the car it will not remote start. My gf forgot and left her purse in the car with the fob in it in our driveway and I couldn't remote start at all it cancels immediately.

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